Enjoy lasting beauty with these 15 perennials that withstand tough conditions and reward you with blooms season after season:
1. Threadleaf Coreopsis Full sun, poor soil, drought-tolerant
2. Summer Phlox Sun to shade, ideal near black walnut trees
3. Variegated Solomons Seal Great for shady woodland areas
4. Speedwell Deadhead to encourage blooms into summer
5. False Indigo Deep-rooted, avoid relocating after planting
6. Catmint Cut back in spring for a bushier plant
7. Columbine Self-seeding, handles heat with partial shade
8. Mountain Mint Loved by bees and butterflies
9. Hellebore Shade-loving, blooms in winter/spring
10. Asiatic Lily Container-friendly with bold blooms
11. Coneflowers Choose native types for pollinators
12. Liatris Drought-tolerant, striking flower spikes
13. Arkansas Amsonia Glows gold in fall
14. Beebalm Rich soil, attracts pollinators
15. Yarrow Heat and drought-tolerant, easy to grow
Most thrive in USDA Zones 39, offering structure and color for every garden type. Plant once, enjoy for years!

Hi there — I’m Ava, the creator behind Ava Garden Tips 🌿
I’ve always been passionate about plants, flowers, and the simple joy that comes from growing something beautiful. What started as a small balcony garden has turned into a love for helping others create their own green spaces — no matter how big or small.